Inside Bruce House – August 2021
It’s Pride, and we have a lot to celebrate. We, as individuals and a community, have risen to the challenges and are now seeing our efforts pay off. It will take a … Read more
Ontario Non-Profit Network Report
The ONN (Ontario Non-Profit Network) has released the results of their recent survey. In brief: More demand, big revenue loss: Almost two-thirds of non-profits experienced an increase in demands for programs and … Read more
Emergency Food Supports to Continue!
Bruce House will be able to maintain the current level of food supports until the end of this year! Our existing Pantry Program was significantly upgraded to assist clients during the pandemic, … Read more
In Memory: Barbara McInnes, Pablo, J.
Barbara McInnes, who co-founded the Ottawa Community Foundation with her father and lead the organization for many years, passed away recently. We cannot overstate the impact her work had on our community. … Read more
United Way Grant for Food & Essential Needs
Bruce House has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the United Way East Ontario – Local Love in a Global Crisis fund. Throughout the pandemic Bruce House has worked tirelessly to ensure … Read more
REST Program Grant from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation!
We are excited to announce that Bruce House has been awarded a $20,000 grant to support Client Health & Wellness, part of our REST Program! We are tremendously grateful to the TELUS … Read more
New Faces at Bruce House, and a Good-Bye
Bruce House is delighted to welcome two new people to our team! Johanne Saintélus joins us at reception, helping coordinate the office, deliver client services, and assist staff. This important role serves … Read more
Inside Bruce House – June 2021
So, this adulting thing ain’t easy. We have to do our chores, including the weekly(ish) housecleaning. We have to admit that the bathroom sink won’t stop dripping all night unless we fix … Read more
Vote Housing
1.6 million Canadians have experienced homelessness. Millions more live in unaffordable or inappropriate housing. Waiting lists for social housing just keep growing. This must stop. Bruce House is proud to have endorsed … Read more
In Memory: Carl Reinboth
Ottawa recently lost a dedicated outreach worker—someone who overcame his challenges and used his life experience to help others. Carl Reinboth, 64, died in late April from an act of violence. Our … Read more